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UN warns Gaza faces economic disaster

The Gaza Strip will soon become entirely dependent on foreign aid and face “disastrous consequences” if the Hamas-run territory remains sealed off, the UN warned.

UN warns Gaza faces economic disaster

Fri, 10 Aug, 2007 - 08:19

The Gaza Strip will soon become entirely dependent on foreign aid and face “disastrous consequences” if the Hamas-run territory remains sealed off, the UN warned.

A Palestinian business group, meanwhile, estimated that at least 120,000 Gazans could lose their jobs if the closure continues.

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